• Uni of Michigan law school scrubs post-Trump Play-Doh and coloring trauma event from website
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[QUOTE=Elspin;51369694]I'm not sure what all the avenues are for law students when finished but at least for lawyers I think they'd probably need to be able to handle pretty offensive information regarding cases. I mean there's nothing wrong in theory with providing stress relief to students but hopefully they can handle themselves when they need to[/QUOTE] Lawyers have stress dumps too. Just like everyone else.
[QUOTE=Mellowbloom;51369620]what's wrong with you guys this sounds chill as fuck[/QUOTE] There are like, a dozen "adult" activities you can do to chill out and de-stress, many of them already mentioned in this thread. Bowling's a great way to relax, watching a good movie or going to the theater works too.
[QUOTE=thelurker1234;51369670]I don't really see much of a problem, if the event was blatantly politicized to be about Trump then sure, but it just says post election. For all we know it might have been in talks beforehand since the election was polarizing as hell. Otherwise not a problem to offer stress relieving activities, especially for a law school. I mean if people are willing to attend for play-doh and colouring and find it fun, why not?[/QUOTE] Because it's a god damn university where people learn [I]law[/I]. The university shouldn't treat its students like children by giving them kindergarten level activities to calm their nerves after losing an election - it's nurturing a culture where people need hugs and safe spaces and it's in direct conflict with the fact that these people are learning jobs that [I]require[/I] them to think outside of their moral/political inclinations.
this is so childish. aren't there some more age-appropriate ways to de-stress, like reading harry potter or playing pokemon or watching steven universe
[QUOTE=thelurker1234;51369699]Lawyers have stress dumps too. Just like everyone else.[/QUOTE] Lawyers aren't nurtured with the concept that they're so special they can't possibly lose or be wrong, and won't throw tamper tantrums over losing because that would literally cost them their job. Sure, everyone gets stressed out and needs a way out, but University shouldn't be the place to fucking teach that. It's a learning place for high-qualification jobs, not god damn preschool.
[QUOTE=Mellowbloom;51369620]what's wrong with you guys this sounds chill as fuck[/QUOTE] If I was 6 maybe.
[QUOTE=Elspin;51369694]I'm not sure what all the avenues are for law students when finished but at least for lawyers I think they'd probably need to be able to handle pretty offensive information regarding cases. I mean there's nothing wrong in theory with providing stress relief to students but hopefully they can handle themselves when they need to[/QUOTE] Some group activity that's more adult would do a lot better long-term for them I'd think. Even bowling as mentioned earlier in the thread can help foster friendships among the attendees and opens their eyes to avenues for stress relief that will still remain viable later into their adulthood. Sure, putty and coloring books may help relieve stress today, but what about 10+ years down the line. Having some solitude for some forms of stress release is helpful for certain, but I find that being able to socialize helps that process a lot better and has the added benefit of being something you can share professionally.
[QUOTE=Ganerumo;51369707]Because it's a god damn university where people learn [I]law[/I]. The university shouldn't treat its students like children by giving them kindergarten level activities to calm their nerves after losing an election - it's nurturing a culture where people need hugs and safe spaces and it's in direct conflict with the fact that these people are learning jobs that [I]require[/I] them to think outside of their moral/political inclinations.[/QUOTE] Have you ever actually built shit with lego? How about colored recently? It's all relaxing af, who gives a shit if its "kindergarten" level.
[QUOTE=Ganerumo;51369707]Because it's a god damn university where people learn [I]law[/I]. The university shouldn't treat its students like children by giving them kindergarten level activities to calm their nerves after losing an election - it's nurturing a culture where people need hugs and safe spaces and it's in direct conflict with the fact that these people are learning jobs that [I]require[/I] them to think outside of their moral/political inclinations.[/QUOTE] It's only treating them like children because you have a retarded conception of what is and isn't an acceptable way to deal with stress after an incredibly polarizing election. Enjoy things that make you happy, as long as it's healthy, and tell people who call it immature/childish to fuck off for being children themselves. Also I'm sure you've got the evidence to show that they are being made into people who need hugs and safe spaces. How do you know that they aren't busting their asses off when it's actual class and study time? Law schools have a very high level of rigor, tests are almost always graded in a way to FORCE people to fail, so those who really are as you describe won't last long overall. It doesn't mean you can't take a load off, and it's a much better way to do so compared to things like drinking, drug abuse, or planting your ass in front of a TV/Computer for hours as escapism.
[QUOTE=thelurker1234;51369677] Rejecting things you find fun that aren't harmful in the name of "maturity" is immature af[/QUOTE] It is. There's nothing wrong about liking stuff that children also like, when it becomes embarrassing is when we're talking about a University officially offering such an event.
[QUOTE=thelurker1234;51369699]Lawyers have stress dumps too. Just like everyone else.[/QUOTE] They're just trying to create false outrage is all. "They're so immature, I'm so much more of an adult than they are. I play video games FFS. This is why society is going to hell." Etc. My stepfather was a lawyer, as I've pointed out before. He used to watch Spongebob to burn off stress. It's really not a big fucking deal. [url=https://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1540921&p=51336473#post51336473]I'm also willing to bet he accomplished more with his life than anybody complaining about this has or ever will[/url].
Go fishing and get shitfaced like the rest of us. All problems can be solved with booze and reckless behavior on a boat.
[QUOTE=IAreLegend;51369572]Imagine how patronised those students would feel to be offered fucking colouring in and play doh[/QUOTE] Adult colouring books are awesome dude, and very calming.
[QUOTE=gudman;51369738]It is. There's nothing wrong about liking stuff that children also like, when it becomes embarrassing is when we're talking about a University officially offering such an event.[/QUOTE] But you're projecting that opinion onto the university? If it's not successful/appealing to students, they'll try other events next time they offer something like this
[QUOTE=HybridTheroy;51369744]Adult colouring books are awesome dude, and very calming.[/QUOTE] It'd be even better if the course came with free marijuana edibles.
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;51369752]It'd be even better if the course came with free marijuana edibles.[/QUOTE] Well, we're up to about 7 or so states legalizing it. so you never know !
[QUOTE=thelurker1234;51369753]Well, we're up to about 7 or so states legalizing it. so you never know ![/QUOTE] With how these fruitcases are handling life thus far, they might need it lol.
[QUOTE=HybridTheroy;51369744]Adult colouring books are awesome dude, and very calming.[/QUOTE] They really are, and some of them have surprisingly intricate things to work on. Very relaxing if you've got a full set of fine tipped Sharpie markers or something similar.
[QUOTE=AaronM202;51369634]Its not even necessarily the contents of the event, its more the context as to why its happening and who's attending it and their reasons why.[/QUOTE] People are weird. Pretty sure the season premiere of The Walking Dead was more stress inducing than Trump becoming president. and The Walking Dead is fiction.
[QUOTE=thelurker1234;51369747]But you're projecting that opinion onto the university? If it's not successful/appealing to students, they'll try other events next time they offer something like this[/QUOTE] Projecting what opinion, sorry? I'm not projecting anything, I'm stating that a University should have standards. If they really want to have an event so that [del]poor children[/del] students who can't handle an event that happens every four years they really-really shouldn't think of them as children, that's patronising as fuck, they're adults. If some of them happen to like colouring stuff and playing with clay (of which there's absolutely nothing wrong), I'm sure they'll be able to get together on their own.
Arts and crafts really are a good way to de-stress. I can understand why people already stressed from studying for these kind of qualifications would want to take their minds off of this particularly divisive election. When heavy stuff is going on in the world around me, I find it helps me to take a break from social media and forums, put on a podcast, get out my sketching pencils and draw Space Marines for a few hours. Why should I care what you find childish when ive found a method that helps my peace of mind? I don't get why people are offended by this kind of thing, I could just as easily bag on people for smoking when they get stressed out because "it's unhealthy!", but I don't see any reason to.
This is pretty dangerous because it's reinforcing regressive behavior that law students should at that point be leaving behind. Nobody want's a a generation of lawyers who find solace in regressing back to child state. This can only do further harm.
[QUOTE=DiBBs27;51369780]This is pretty dangerous because it's reinforcing regressive behavior that law students should at that point be leaving behind. Nobody want's a a generation of lawyers who find solace in regressing back to child state. This can only do further harm.[/QUOTE] Ho w is playing with Play Doh regressing to a child state? Is watching cartoons regressing to a child state?
[QUOTE=BlackMageMari;51369791]Ho w is playing with Play Doh regressing to a child state? Is watching cartoons regressing to a child state?[/QUOTE] Firstly, you're making it seem more benign than it is to support your bias. [QUOTE]coloring sheets, play dough, positive card-making, Legos, and bubbles with your fellow law students.[/QUOTE] Secondly, yes, a presidential election should not be throwing law students into frenzied panic attacks that require such emotional regression. That would be my answer.
[QUOTE=gudman;51369772]Projecting what opinion, sorry? I'm not projecting anything, I'm stating that a University should have standards. If they really want to have an event so that [del]poor children[/del] students who can't handle an event that happens every four years they really-really shouldn't think of them as children, that's patronising as fuck, they're adults. If some of them happen to like colouring stuff and playing with clay (of which there's absolutely nothing wrong), I'm sure they'll be able to get together on their own.[/QUOTE] Ah, I thought you were referring to the activity itself offered as being embarressing. It's not really treating them like children though. This election in particular was considered very stressful for both sides, and for many of these people it will be the first one they have voted in and been very involved in. They're young still, but not children. It could also just be an excuse too, most universities actually have stress-relieving events all of the time, sometimes they'll slap names to it like this one did. Mine is only a small community college and I still get emails one every two weeks or so about things like this. They're seen as somewhat mini-societies so it makes sense for this to be offered officially. It might not even be the university proper's idea, but a student organization that set it up and got it approved and promoted. [QUOTE=DiBBs27;51369780]This is pretty dangerous because it's reinforcing regressive behavior that law students should at that point be leaving behind. Nobody want's a a generation of lawyers who find solace in regressing back to child state. This can only do further harm.[/QUOTE] With how law school works if you regress to a child state while in class, studying, etc. you will fail out very fast. The systems are built to do so. There's nothing wrong with acknowledging your humanity on the side.
University is supposed to prepare you for adversities in the world so you may learn to overcome. What it is NOT supposed to do is wrap you in bubble wrap and tell you everything is alright and here's a safe space where you can pretend your 5 years old again. Coddling isn't going to make a strong generation of people. It's going to make them weak in spirit and in mind. We can already see the effects of that with the SJW trends.
[QUOTE=DiBBs27;51369780]This is pretty dangerous because it's reinforcing regressive behavior that law students should at that point be leaving behind. Nobody want's a a generation of lawyers who find solace in regressing back to child state. This can only do further harm.[/QUOTE] eh, I think you are being a bit of a drama queen here tbh. People need to learn how to cope with their work in their downtime- colouring and shit is way less harmful than say, becoming an alcoholic. How many lawyers do you think get home after a disturbing case and immediately seek solace in alcohol? I honestly don't see the big deal with doing something simple and creative like drawing, simple sculpture, or colouring in order to relieve stress. I just don't think it's a sign someone is regressing to an infantile state lmao. [QUOTE=DiBBs27;51369816]the SJW trends.[/QUOTE] Can you explain what this means please?
[QUOTE=DiBBs27;51369816]University is supposed to prepare you for adversities in the world so you may learn to overcome. What it is NOT supposed to do is wrap you in bubble wrap and tell you everything is alright and here's a safe space where you can pretend your 5 years old again. Coddling isn't going to make a strong generation of people. It's going to make them weak in spirit and in mind. We can already see the effects of that with the SJW trends.[/QUOTE] Actually universities are supposed to educate. That can be considered a side goal at best. Also that's as much coddling someone as you playing video games at home is, it's just bloody escapism. Noone bats an eye when these institutions have done movie nights and stuff for decades. You also seem to have no idea what a safe space is.
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